Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate
Job Overview
You'll be part of the Amazon warehouse team that gets orders ready for customers relying on Amazon services. Our fast-paced, physical roles take you to the heart of Amazon operations—whether you're processing customer orders, handling returns, or working in a same-day delivery site. You'll be stowing, picking, packing, or managing customer returns throughout the warehouse.
Basic Job Requirements
Be 18 years or older
Understand and follow instructions in English
Push utility carts up to 60 pounds
Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable)
Adhere to strict safety, quality, and fulfillment production standards
What You'll Do
Receive and put away inventory in designated warehouse locations
Pick customer orders from shelves and pack items for shipment
Load packed boxes onto trucks and unload incoming freight from trailers
Use scanners to read bar codes on products
View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks
Troubleshoot problems
Ensure product meets quality requirements
Some roles offer the opportunity to learn how to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT), such as forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers. Equipment training and certification are provided free of cost.
Schedule Options
Shift Options. Early Morning, Daytime, Evening, and Overnight hours.
Weekly Hours. Full-Time (40 hours), Reduced-Time (30-39 hours), Part-Time (20-29 hours), or Flex-Time (0-19 hours).
Schedule Flexibility. Choose from a Fixed weekly schedule or Flexible Schedules.
Work-Life Balance. Select shifts offer different weekend options (including 2-day and 3-day weekends), with opportunities for overtime when needed.
Operating Hours. Our sites operate 24/7, so you can choose the shift that works best for you.
What It's Like at an Amazon Fulfillment Center
Safety & Your Workspace
Safety. Your safety is our top priority. We provide protective gear and all teams share safety tips daily. Our state-of-the-art facilities are clean, well-organized, and designed with your safety in mind.
Equipment. You'll be working around moving equipment – PIT equipment, such as forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers, as well as mobile carts, dollies, and rolling cages.
Physical Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.
Work Conditions
Temperature. Climate-controlled facilities maintain temperatures between 60°F and 90°F in most areas.
Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.
Dress code. Relaxed and comfortable. Closed-toe shoes required. Protective safety footwear required in select areas. $110 Zappos gift code provided for your first day.
Why You'll Love Amazon
Compensation
Benefits.Many of our shifts come with a range of benefits that may include pay and savings options, healthcare, peace of mind for you and your family, and more.
Anytime Pay.You can instantly cash out up to 75% of your earnings immediately after your shift (for select employee groups). Learn more about Anytime Pay. (
Overtime Opportunities.When customer demand increases, you may have the chance to work additional days.
Culture
Inclusive workplace. We offer a variety of employee support programs and resource groups. Join us in making a positive impact through local community engagement initiatives and outreach activities that help strengthen the areas where we live and work.
Team environment. Work on supportive teams in a workplace ranked among the best in the world.
Career Advancement
Onboarding Training. You'll complete on-the-job training during your first few days. In some cases, your training schedule will match the shift you selected. In other cases, you'll have a fixed training schedule before transitioning to your chosen schedule.
Career Growth.We've pledged to upskill our employees with free training and development programs, plus tuition support for select employee groups.
How to Get Started
Begin Your Application in 3 Easy Steps:
Click “Select Schedule.”
Choose your preferred shift.
Click “Apply” to begin.
Need help? Visit our step-by-step application guide. (
Accommodations
If you have a disability and need an accommodation during the hiring process, including support for the Pre-Hire Event, or need to initiate a request prior to starting your Day 1, please visit our People with Disabilities page ( or contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT). You can reach us by phone at 888-435-9287, Monday through Friday, between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT.
Equal Employment
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.